Cessna Citation I/SP Model Guide
Cessna Citation I/SP · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna Citation I/SP is a light jet built from 1977 to 1985, with seating for 5 to 7. It has twin Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines and is certified for single-pilot operation. Cessna describes it as the first business jet designed for a single pilot. Most figures below come from one 1977 sales listing, so verify them on the aircraft you are considering.
- Cessna Citation I/SP: light jet, 1977-1985 production, 5 to 7 seats, twin JT15D-1A engines.
- One 1977 listing quotes cruise up to 357 knots and range of 1,328 nautical miles; treat these as the seller's claims.
- Single-pilot certification can lower operating cost for owner-operators.
- Check engine time since overhaul, airframe hours and which modifications are fitted.
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 47 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Range (nm) ·
- 1,328
- Max cruise speed (kt) ·
- 357
How many people does the Cessna Citation I/SP seat?
The Cessna Citation I/SP is listed with 5 to 7 seats. The example listing describes a 7-passenger cabin with aft club seating.
Can the Cessna Citation I/SP be flown by one pilot?
Yes. The Cessna Citation I/SP is single-pilot certified, and Cessna calls it the first business jet designed for a single pilot.
What speed and range does the Cessna Citation I/SP offer?
One listing for a Cessna Citation I/SP quotes cruise up to 357 knots and range of 1,328 nautical miles. These are seller figures for one modified aircraft, so verify them.
What should I check when buying a Cessna Citation I/SP?
For a Cessna Citation I/SP, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, modifications such as the Sierra Long Wing, avionics fit, and have the aircraft inspected yourself.
What is the Cessna Citation I/SP Model Guide?
The Cessna Citation I/SP Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna Citation I/SP, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna Citation I/SP Model Guide published?
The Cessna Citation I/SP Model Guide — the Cessna Citation I/SP model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Cessna Citation I/SP.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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What it is and who it suits
A light jet with twin Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines, built 1977-1985. Cessna calls it the first business jet designed for a single pilot. The listing pitches it at owner-operators who want a cost-effective jet. The cabin seats up to 7 passengers; the library lists 5 to 7 seats.
Example aircraft in the listing
The 1977 example (serial 501-0279) has 9,531 hours total time. Its engines show 2,836 and 2,974 hours since overhaul. It has the Sierra Long Wing modification, FL410 certification with RVSM approval, ADS-B Out, WAAS, thrust reversers, anti-skid brakes and an Iridium satellite phone.
Avionics and cabin in that listing
Avionics are a mix of classic and modern: dual Collins Proline VHF-22C COM/NAV, Sperry SPZ500 autopilot, Garmin GPS 400W (WAAS), Garmin GTX 330D Mode S transponder, Bendix/King KMD 850 MFD and RS-811A weather radar. The cabin has aft club seating with dual folding tables, an aft bench and a belted emergency toilet forward.
Safety notes
- The listing says its specifications are introductory only and not warranties; rely on your own inspection of the aircraft.
- Performance figures may reflect modifications such as the Sierra Long Wing; confirm what applies to the specific aircraft.
Full document text
Cessna Citation I/SP Model Guide The Cessna Citation I/SP is a light jet built from 1977 to 1985, with seating for 5 to 7. It has twin Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines and is certified for single-pilot operation. Cessna describes it as the first business jet designed for a single pilot. Most figures below come from one 1977 sales listing, so verify them on the aircraft you are considering. • Cessna Citation I/SP: light jet, 1977-1985 production, 5 to 7 seats, twin JT15D-1A engines. • One 1977 listing quotes cruise up to 357 knots and range of 1,328 nautical miles; treat these as the seller's claims. • Single-pilot certification can lower operating cost for owner-operators. • Check engine time since overhaul, airframe hours and which modifications are fitted. What it is and who it suits A light jet with twin Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1A engines, built 1977-1985. Cessna calls it the first business jet designed for a single pilot. The listing pitches it at owner-operators who want a cost-effective jet. The cabin seats up to 7 passengers; the library lists 5 to 7 seats. Example aircraft in the listing The 1977 example (serial 501-0279) has 9,531 hours total time. Its engines show 2,836 and 2,974 hours since overhaul. It has the Sierra Long Wing modification, FL410 certification with RVSM approval, ADS-B Out, WAAS, thrust reversers, anti-skid brakes and an Iridium satellite phone. Avionics and cabin in that listing Avionics are a mix of classic and modern: dual Collins Proline VHF-22C COM/NAV, Sperry SPZ500 autopilot, Garmin GPS 400W (WAAS), Garmin GTX 330D Mode S transponder, Bendix/King KMD 850 MFD and RS-811A weather radar. The cabin has aft club seating with dual folding tables, an aft bench and a belted emergency toilet forward. Safety notes: • The listing says its specifications are introductory only and not warranties; rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. • Performance figures may reflect modifications such as the Sierra Long Wing; confirm what applies to the specific aircraft.